Ethnic Armed Group Seizes Military Base in Myanmar Trade Hub, Prompting Residents to Flee to Thailand
Myawaddy, situated in Karen State, Myanmar, witnessed a wave of residents fleeing to Thailand amid the sounds of explosions and reports of a nearby military base being seized by an ethnic minority armed group. Fighters from the Karen National Union (KNU) announced the capture of a military base close to Myawaddy, leading to over 600 soldiers, police, and their families surrendering. With the situation escalating, locals reported hearing gunfire and explosions, prompting many to seek …